Ryan Trebon

Ryan Trebon (born March 5, 1981) is a retired American bicycle racer, born in Loma Linda, California. He specialized in cyclo-cross and mountain bike racing.

Trebon captured the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series championship four different times. Trebon made a name for himself with his powerful riding style, aggressive racing tactics, and remarkable endurance. Standing at 6’5” (196 cm), he was one of the tallest elite cyclo-cross racers.

Cycling Career

Cyclo-cross Trebon was a key figure in American cyclo-cross during the 2000s and early 2010s. Some of his most notable achievements in the discipline include:

2006 U.S. National Cyclocross Champion – Winning the elite men’s title cemented his place as one of the top riders in the country. Multiple UCI Cyclocross Wins – Trebon competed in numerous international cyclo-cross races, regularly finishing at the top against strong competition. US Gran Prix of Cyclocross Champion – He took part in the domestic circuit, often battling with other top American riders such as Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers.

Mountain Biking In addition to cyclo-cross, Trebon was a successful cross-country mountain bike racer. His achievements in this discipline include:

2006 U.S. National Mountain Bike Cross-Country Champion – He became the first American male cyclist to win both the national cyclo-cross and cross-country mountain bike championships in the same year. Strong Performances in NORBA and National MTB Series Events – Trebon was a consistent podium finisher in mountain biking, racing against top U.S. and international riders.

Teams and Legacy During his career, Trebon raced for several prominent teams, including:

Kona (Kona/Les Gets, Kona-FSA) Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld LTS-Felt

His fierce rivalries with other top American cyclo-cross racers, like Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers, helped raise the level of competition in U.S. cyclo-cross. His success also contributed to the growing popularity of the sport in North America.

Retirement and Influence Trebon retired from professional racing in 2017, citing a desire to step away from the competitive scene. Despite retiring, he remains a respected figure in the cycling community, occasionally providing insights into the sport and mentoring younger riders. Major results 2014 2nd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships

2012 2nd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships 2011 3rd, USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships (Short Track) 2010 2nd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships 3rd, USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships 2009 2nd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships 2008 1st, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships 2006 1st, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships 1st, USA Cycling National Cross-Country Mountain Bike Championships 1st, Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series 1st, Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup #1, (Southampton, NY) 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #1 (Gloucester, MA) 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #2 (Gloucester, MA) 1st, Xilinx Cup (Longmont, CO) 4th, Boulder Cup (Boulder, CO) 1st, Rad Racing Cup (Lakewood, WA) 5th, Stumptown Cup (Portland, OR) 10th, Superprestige Round 5: Hamme-Zogge (Hamme, Belgium) 2005 4th, Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series 1st, Stumptown Cyclocross Classic (Portland, OR) 2nd, Rad Racing GP of Cyclocross (Tacoma, WA) 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #2 (Gloucester, MA) 2004 1st, Overall, U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series 2nd, Gran Prix of Gloucester #1 (Gloucester, MA) 1st, Gran Prix of Gloucester #2 (Gloucester, MA) 1st, Beacon Cyclocross (Bridgeton, NJ) 1st, Highland Park Cyclocross Race (Highland Park, NJ) 2003 3rd, USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships 1st, North Carolina State Cyclo-cross Championship 1st, Overall, Mid-Atlantic Cyclo-cross Series 1st, Phrophecy Creek 1st, Worcester Mass 1st, Saturn Liberty Classic 1st, Rockville Bridge Classic 2nd, Granogue 2nd, Highland Park 4th, Clif Bar Grand Prix 9th, Gran Prix of Gloucester ECV (Big Head) 1st, Big Head Championships, Panama R.P.